Missouri Layoffs — June 2007
Employers in Missouri submitted 3 WARN Act notices in June 2007, putting at risk an estimated 199 workers — down from May. The average filing covered 66 workers, with 2 closures among the notices.
Industry Breakdown
| Industry | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing | 1 | 153 |
| Information & Technology | 1 | 44 |
| Finance & Insurance | 1 | 2 |
The Manufacturing sector emerged as the hardest-hit sector with 153 workers across 1 notice. Separately, Information & Technology reported 44 workers.
Geographic Hotspots
| County | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Audrain | 1 | 153 |
| Saint Charles | 1 | 44 |
| Jackson | 1 | 2 |
Audrain was the epicenter of layoff activity, accounting for 77% of all affected workers with 153 workers across 1 notices.
| City | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | 1 | 153 |
| St. Charles | 1 | 44 |
| Kansas City | 1 | 2 |
Layoff Type Analysis
| Type | Notices | Workers |
|---|---|---|
| Closure | 2 | 155 |
| Layoff | 1 | 44 |
The high proportion of closures (78% of affected workers) suggests structural shifts rather than temporary cutbacks in Missouri's labor market.
Largest Layoffs
| Company | City | Workers | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Hannifin Corp.(Sporlan Division ) | Mexico | 153 | Closure | |
| Guaranteed Returns | St. Charles | 44 | Layoff | |
| Prudential Equity Group | Kansas City | 2 | Closure |
Topping the list was Parker Hannifin Corp.(Sporlan Division ) at its Mexico facility, reporting 153 affected workers. Guaranteed Returns followed with 44 workers.
Trend & Outlook
This is the third consecutive month of declining layoff activity.
These figures highlight a mixed picture for Missouri's labor market, with activity diverging between monthly and annual comparisons. The Manufacturing sector warrants close attention heading into the next period.
This analysis is based on official WARN Act filings reported by Missouri. The Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act requires employers with 100+ employees to provide 60-day advance notice of mass layoffs and plant closings. Data is updated daily by WARN Firehose. View all Missouri WARN notices, browse layoffs by state, or download the full dataset.